Bioprocess Engineer (m/w/d) 80%-100%

Lonza Group Ltd.; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career path

Inclusive work environment

Diverse development opportunities

Benefits in Visp

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Visp, Switzerland, is seeking a Bioprocess Engineer (m/f/d) 80%-100% to plan, execute, and improve GMP bioprocesses onsite. Relocation support is available and remote work is not offered.

You will collaborate with Operations, MSAT, Quality, and Engineering to ensure high-quality production of life-changing therapies. The role emphasizes hands-on GMP manufacturing, documentation, and continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated biotech/pharma environment.
• Strong knowledge of biotechnological manufacturing processes and GMP documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document GMP manufacturing campaigns with Operations Head.
• Provide technical and organizational support for GMP production including training production personnel.
• Create, optimize, and review GMP documentation (EBRs, SOPs, work instructions).
• Handle deviations, change controls, and CAPAs with a first-time-right approach.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
• Ensure equipment and areas stay qualified and compliant; participate in on-call rotations.
• Execute and optimize cleaning processes and perform risk assessments related to SHE, O.E. and Cleaning Validation.

Skills

GMP manufacturing

Bioprocess engineering

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Biotechnology/Bioprocess Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Life Sciences

Job description

Bioprocess Engineer (m/f/d) 80%-100% The actual location of this position is Visp, Switzerland.

Relocation support is available for eligible candidates and their families if required.

As a Bioprocess Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of our GMP bioprocesses. Working closely with Operations, MSAT, Quality, and Engineering, you will help ensure reliable, efficient, and high-quality production, directly contributing to the manufacture of life-changing therapies for patients worldwide. This is a fully site-based position. Close in-person collaboration enables real-time alignment and supports the technical precision required to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. Remote work is not available for this role.

What you will get:

• An agile career path and a dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical work environment.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• The opportunity to actively shape and optimize complex GMP bioprocesses.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams in an international environment.
• Diverse development and training opportunities.
• In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits supporting lifestyle, family, and leisure activities.
• Our full list of local benefits can be found here: Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

What you will do:

• Plan, execute, and document GMP manufacturing campaigns in close collaboration with the Head of Operations.
• Provide technical and organizational support for GMP production, including training and coaching production personnel.
• Create, optimize, and review GMP-related production documentation such as EBRs, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Ensure high-quality and timely handling of deviations, change controls, and CAPAs following a first-time-right approach.
• Monitor, analyze, and report operational process KPIs and identify and implement improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Ensure production equipment and manufacturing areas remain in a qualified and technically compliant state; perform troubleshooting and participate in on-call duty rotations.
• Execute and optimize cleaning processes and perform risk assessments related to SHE, Operations, Environmental Monitoring, and Cleaning Validation.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Strong knowledge of biotechnological manufacturing processes, GMP requirements, and documentation standards.
• Experience with deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical skills with a structured, solution-oriented approach and strong technical understanding.
• Experience with Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies is considered an advantage.
• Excellent English language skills and strong communication and teamwork abilities.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. Across more than 30 sites on five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Every idea, whether big or small, has the potential to improve millions of lives, and we invite you to be part of that mission. Innovation thrives when people from diverse backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are ready to transform our customers' groundbreaking ideas into viable therapies, we would be delighted to welcome you on board.

Ready to shape the future of Life Sciences? Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong. You will feel at home at Lonza if you: Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment Are curious, always looking to learn and improve Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients.

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, you will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters. We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow. Join us. Be you.